I have been using Reddit and Sweclockers.se for input on desiging my first PC and they have been more than helpful. However, with any internet based input I have to deal with both people not understanding exactly what i need as well as finding a general consensus on what I should get. That being said, this is what I have come up with.
-MSI 870A-G54 AM3
-1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ
-Fractal Design Integra 500W
-AMD Phenom2 X4
or
AMD Athlon II x4
-Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) Value Select DDR3 1333MHz
-PowerColor Radeon HD5770 1GB
or
Nvidia GTX 460 1GB
Silverstone PS05B Precision Svart
http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/86-stationara-datorer-koprad/977792-american-malmo-needs-help-building-first-desktop-please/index2.html#post10661550
Now here is where your expertise comes in. I really need impartial input on this. I dont game too often, or require too much out of the settings, however, I would like to be able to play crysis2 when it comes out. I am using this as a benchmark and as long as i can play it on low i will be happy. Other than that I care most about dual monitors, everything running smoothly, and not feeling too limited in the scope of the build.
So here is the question, DO I REALLY NEED ALL OF THIS FOR MY NEEDS? Is there fat that can be trimmed for my specific needs or is this solid as it is?
I just feel like the phenom x4 and the gtx 460 are a little overkill, but I keep getting told that they arent.
I appreciate any help you can give.
-MSI 870A-G54 AM3
-1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ
-Fractal Design Integra 500W
-AMD Phenom2 X4
or
AMD Athlon II x4
-Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) Value Select DDR3 1333MHz
-PowerColor Radeon HD5770 1GB
or
Nvidia GTX 460 1GB
Silverstone PS05B Precision Svart
http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/86-stationara-datorer-koprad/977792-american-malmo-needs-help-building-first-desktop-please/index2.html#post10661550
Now here is where your expertise comes in. I really need impartial input on this. I dont game too often, or require too much out of the settings, however, I would like to be able to play crysis2 when it comes out. I am using this as a benchmark and as long as i can play it on low i will be happy. Other than that I care most about dual monitors, everything running smoothly, and not feeling too limited in the scope of the build.
So here is the question, DO I REALLY NEED ALL OF THIS FOR MY NEEDS? Is there fat that can be trimmed for my specific needs or is this solid as it is?
I just feel like the phenom x4 and the gtx 460 are a little overkill, but I keep getting told that they arent.
I appreciate any help you can give.